key SUBARU LEGACY 2020 Getting Started Guide

FORWARD
Congratulations on choosing a Subaru vehicle! This Getting Started Guide is designed to
provide information on the basic operation and key features of your Subaru and STARLINK
Systems on your Subaru vehicle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Getting Started Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. We
strongly encourage you to review the entire Owner’s Manual to ensure complete
understanding.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
If you’re having difficulty using any of the functions outlined in this guide, you can get more
information from the following sources:
Your Subaru Owner’s Manual:
Located in the glovebox
Online Subaru Owner’s Resources:
www.subaru.com/owners
Subaru Customer Support:
www.subaru.com/customer-support
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Pressing this button will lock all doors, trunk and activate the security alarm.
• If any of the doors or the trunk are not fully closed, five rapid chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash.
• Pressing this button three times (within five seconds) will activate the vehicle finder function. If you are within 30 feet
of your Subaru, the horn will sound once, and the hazard
warning flashers will flash three times.
2 Unlock/Disarm
• Pressing this button once will unlock the driver’s door and fuel door if set to do so in the Touchscreen.
• Pressing this button twice (within five seconds) will unlock all doors and trunk.
• When you press this button, the interior lights will illuminate, if set to the “DOOR” position on the overhead console
switch.
3 Trunk
• Pressing and holding this button will open the trunk only.
4 Panic Alarm
• Pressing this button will sound the horn and flash the hazard warning lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to deactivate.
Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking
With this function, all doors and the fuel lid will automatically lock or unlock when certain
conditions are met based on your preference. You can change the setting in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) or the Touchscreen. Possible settings are:
AUTO DOOR LOCK Vehicle Speed
(12 mph)Shift into
PARKOFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Ignition OFF Drivers Door
OpenShift out of
PARK OFF
Access Key Fob
Transmitter
ENTRY AND EXIT
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KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START(if
equipped)
Your Subaru allows for customizing of the door unlock settings. The default setting is when
you unlock the vehicle, only the driver’s door unlocks. If preferred, you can set the vehicle
to unlock all doors and the trunk. This adjustment can be performed through the
Touchscreen under "Setting", “Car” then "Drivers Door Unlock".
Unlock Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door (or all doors depending on the
setting). Grip the front passenger’s handle to
unlock all doors and the trunk. Two chirps will
sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all doors and the trunk and touch the
door lock sensor (two lines) on either front
door handle. All doors and the trunk will lock.
One chirp will sound and the hazard warning
flashers will flash once.
Opening the Trunk
Press the trunk opener button to unlock and
open the trunk. Two chirps will sound and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
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SEATING
Manual Seats
1Forward/Backward: Pull the lever below the
seat up and slide the seat forward or backward.
Release the lever and make sure the seat is
locked into place.
2 Seat Height (Driver’s Seat): Pulling up or
pushing down on the lever will raise or lower the
seat cushion.
3 Recline Seatback: Pull the lever up to adjust the seatback to the desired position.
Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked into place.
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
1Forward/Backward and Height: Moving
the switch forward or backward will
adjust the seat in that direction. Pulling
up or pushing down on the front or back
of the switch will adjust the angle of the
seat cushion. Pulling up or pushing down
the entire switch will adjust the height of
the seat cushion.
2 Recline Seatback: Moving the switch forward or backward will adjust the angle of
the seatback.
3 Lumbar Support: Pressing the front of the switch will increase support. Pressing the
rear of the switch will decrease support.
Memory Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
You can set a seat position and retrieve it using the buttons on the driver’s door or each of
the access key fobs.
To set a seat position with a button:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P”
position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold either button “1” or “2”. A chirp
sounds when the position is registered.
Another option would be to press and hold
the “SET” button and either button “1” or
“2” at the same time.
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To retrieve the seat position with a button:
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
2. While the select lever is in the “P” position, press button “1” or “2”.
To set a seat position with the access key fob:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position with the parking brake on and theignition “OFF”.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold the unlock button on the access key fob. A chirp sounds when the position is registered.
To retrieve the seat position with the access key fob:
1. Hold the access key fob.
2. Unlock and open the driver’s door.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower it,
push it down while pressing the release button
on the top of the seatback. Each head restraint
should be adjusted so that the center of the
head restraint is closest to the top of the
occupant’s ears. This adjustment should be
made for any seating position, front or rear,
that has a new occupant.
You can adjust the angle of the front head
restraints by tilting them forward. You will hear
a click when the restraint is locked. Pulling the
head restraint as far forward as it will go will
allow it to return to the fully upright position.
Seatbelt Adjuster
Always position the seatbelt adjuster so the
shoulder belt passes over the middle of your
shoulder without touching your neck. Pull the
adjuster out and slide it up or down. Release
the adjuster and make sure it is locked in
place.
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OVERHEAD PANEL
1SOS Emergency Assistance: Press the
red “SOS” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer Care
Advisor (Subscription required). Press
and hold the button for about two
seconds to cancel the call. Please refer to
the SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security Owner’s Manual or the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Quick Guide.
2 Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press
the blue “i” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Roadside
Assistance Provider (Subscription
required). Press and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. See p.
67 for more information.
3 Automatic Illumination: When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “LOCK”/“OFF”.
4 Map Lights: Press a map light to turn it on or off.
NOTE: these lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from
vehicle and doors are locked.
CONTROLS
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory): Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets.
ON: All electric systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START: Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position will
change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and
accessory power outlets. Orange indicator illuminates.
ON: All electrical systems will be available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF: Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”. NOTE: Do not depress the
accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
3. Depress the brake pedal. Green LED on the ignition switch illuminates.
4. While depressing the brake pedal, look for the Engine START/ STOP button indicator toturn Green and then briefly press and release the Engine START/ STOP button.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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FUEL FILLER LID
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of the
passenger side. To open the lid:
1. Make sure your vehicle is stopped and the selectorplaced in PARK. Then turn the ignition to the
"LOCK"/ "OFF" position.
2. Unlock the lid by pressing the unlock/disarm button on the access key fob or transmitter, pressing the
unlock side of the power door locking switch, or
putting the vehicle in “LOCK”/“OFF”.
3. Push the rear side of the lid.
4. When the lid opens slightly, open it further by hand.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the cap
holder inside the lid.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
FUEL
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Do not use fuels
with more than 10% ethanol. See the Owner’s Manual for more information.
FUEL CAPACITY
18.5 US gallons
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty,
at approximately 2.6 US gallons.
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5Type your name in using the keyboard
screen and select “Next”.
6 Select a paired phone, or if the phone has
not been paired to the system, you can
skip this step and complete it later.
7 Select “Finish”.
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE
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To make a call from the Touchscreen, start by
pushing the “Home” button and then select
“Phone”. After the phone screen displays,
select the method you would like to use to
make a call.
• Recent – Allows you to call someone thathas recently called you or that you called.
• Favorites – Allows you to place a call to one of your favorites on your phone.
• Phonebook – Will display the phonebook that is on your phone.
• Messages – Allows you to call someone that recently sent you a text message.
• Keypad – Allow you to dial any number you would like.
RECEIVING A CALL
To receive a call, press the “Talk” switch on the
steering wheel or the “Talk” button on the
Touchscreen.
PHONE
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